Journalist at BBC

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Are you a team player looking to join a local audio team in the BBC where your skillset will be acknowledge and nurtured? Do you want to be part of an ambitious radio station? This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious team here at Radio Newcastle. If you love telling local stories that matter to the people that live here in the North East, we want to hear from you. 

We’re looking for an experienced, versatile journalist to join our team. You’ll need to be hands on and have a passion for storytelling,  with plenty of experience in creative production skills. 

You’ll need to be a motivated, multi-skilled journalist to help shape our content, focusing on bringing to life the stories that matter to our audience.

We want a driven and passionate person who is keen to reach new audiences through our various platforms. You’ll ideally know what audiences expect from different platforms and how to turn around a story to meet a tight deadline.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Coming up with original story ideas, guests and creative treatments and carry out background research.
• Working with programme teams to develop creative and engaging content.
• Willingness to learn new skills, and put them into practice.
• Our producers work with colleagues across BBC News and other parts of the corporation. We expect high quality writing skills and the highest standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing in accordance with the BBC's Editorial values.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong editorial judgement
• Creative Storytelling
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Broadcast experience
• Digital and Multimedia Skills

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Good Broadcasting Voice
• Experience in carrying out radio interviews.
• Podcast / Sounds experience
• Resilience when lone working.